The CIA has released new Mandarin-language videos to encourage Chinese nationals to spy for the agency, targeting frustrations with the Chinese government. This initiative aligns with CIA Director John Ratcliffe's focus on enhancing intelligence collection on China, described as a top priority due to challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Building on past successes with Russian recruitment videos, the CIA aims to tap into the resentment of Chinese officials and improve human intelligence efforts, especially after a previous instructional video garnered significant attention despite strict internet censorship in China.
The CIA's new videos are designed to attract Chinese nationals frustrated with Beijing's corruption, encouraging them to provide intelligence to the agency.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe emphasizes that China poses a formidable challenge, urging the need to rebuild human intelligence efforts against the Chinese Communist Party.
The CIA previously targeted Russian nationals with similar espionage recruitment videos, finding success in developing new sources.
The recent release of Mandarin instructional videos indicates a strategic shift in the CIA's approach to engage with disillusioned Chinese officials.
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